Jessica C Graves

Jessica C Graves

5.0
Rating: 6.9

Licensed for 10 years

Adoption Lawyer at Tucson, AZ
Practice Areas: Adoption, Juvenile

7400 N Oracle Rd, 150-403, Tucson, AZ

About Jessica

Biography

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Adoption 80%

10 years | 80 cases

80%
Juvenile Law 20%

7 years | 25 cases

20%

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Licenses

Licensed in Arizona for 10 years

State: Arizona

Acquired: 2015

Active

Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2020

Location

Law Office of Jessica C. Graves, PLLC

7400 N Oracle Rd, 150-403, Tucson, AZ, 85704

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Jessica C Graves's Reviews

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13 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 5 of 6 reviews | Communication Style

Posted by Brandy | March 14, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Adoption

Professional and caring.

Jessica represented us in the adoption of our son. She was very organized and professional. Even more importantly she is incredibly caring and kind. She also works quickly and efficiently. She took time to answer many questions we had on several occasions. Our family highly recommends her and plans t...o use her services again in the future.

Posted by Margarita | March 10, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Adoption

Adoption

Graves was very professional And responsive to our needs . She overall exceeded our expectations as an adoption attorney but what we like the most about Miss Graves services is that she was very personable though out our adoption process And made us feel as if she was a family friend we would highly... recommend her.

Posted by Alejandra | January 09, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Adoption

Jessica's kind heart and excellent professionalism were key during our adoption journey.

We met Jessica about 3 years into our 4 year adoption journey through foster care and immediately she became a pillar within our support system and a fierce advocate for our son and our family. Even though appeals, not related to the adoption portion of our case, delayed our son's adoption hearing, J...essica remained always in contact with us, attended every CFT and provided emotional support going above and beyond her duties as our son's adoption lawyer. Jessica is an excellent communicator, her responses are prompt, informative and helpful. She's very organized in the way she delivers all the necessary documentation, instructions and information. But beyond all her stellar professional qualities and skills, Jessica is one of the kindest persons we know. Her love for her profession and desire to help families achieve permanency permeates every aspect of her work. We feel extremely blessed to have worked with her and fully recommend her to families traveling any kind of adoption journey. Jessica is part of our family now, she holds a very special place in our hearts and our gratitude for her is never ending.

Posted by A | July 08, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Adoption

Jessica is AMAZING

Which selecting Jessica it was because she was the only person to return my call and the I’ve looked at her profile twice on different days. As my mom would say she was meant to be the one to represent our adoption. Jessica was on top of everything, answered any questions I had and was always respond...ing in a timely fashion. I’m glad Jessica was the one that came into our lives. Great work and kept me informed the whole way through. Even now that my case is closed she even stated that if I needed anything to feel free to ask her any questions. Your the BEST. Keep up the GREAT work. Love Lopez/Harbison Family

Posted by Kara | February 22, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Adoption

Excellent Adoption Lawyer!!

She took my case and handled it in a timely and very professional manner. She did all the work needed and I was totally pleased with how she kept me informed and at ease with adoption of my grandchildren I highly recommend Jessica.

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Jessica C Graves's Lawyer Endorsements

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Kayla Bernays

Adoption lawyer | Apr 02

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Jessica is a thoughtful and thorough attorney, and a lovely person to work with. Any client would be satisfied with Jessica's legal services."

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Matthew Randle

Adoption lawyer | Mar 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Jessica is a fierce and competent advocate - she is worthy of your business."

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Kristy Clairmont

Adoption lawyer | Apr 04

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Jessica has an amazing work ethic and always goes the extra mile for her clients. She is thorough and prepared for any contingency. I would gladly work with her on any case and highly recommend her."

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Experience

Rating:  6.9 (Good)

Professional misconduct

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2020.

Reprimand and Probation issued in AZ, 2020

updated on 03/10/2021

Reprimand means the attorney did something wrong but may still practice law. While on probation, the State monitors the attorney's activities for a period of time in hopes that he or she will not repeat the behavior.

Honors

2019

Tucson's 40 Under 40, Tucson Hispanic Chamber Of Commerce

2014

Student of the Month, Volunteer Lawyers Program of Arizona

2013

Family Law Award, American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers

2013

Judge Mary Ann Richey Award, Arizona Women Lawyers Association

Work Experience

2018 - Present

Owner, Law Office of Jessica C. Graves, PLLC

2015 - 2018

Attorney, MYERSSTRICKLAND, PLLC

2014 - 2015

Law Clerk, MYERSSTRICKLAND, PLLC

2013 - 2014

Legal Assistant, Stolar & Pollins, P.L.L.C.

2013 - 2013

Legal Intern, Arizona Attorney General's Office, Child Support Enforcement Division

2013 - 2013

Legal Intern, Pima County Office of Children's Counsel

Associations

2018 - Present

More Than a Bed

Board Member

2016 - Present

Congenital Heart Defect Families of Tucson

Board Member, Officer

2015 - Present

State Bar of Arizona

Member

2015 - Present

Pima County Bar Association

Member

2014 - Present

Arizona Women Lawyers Association (Southern Arizona chapter)

Member

2018 - 2019

Greater Tucson Leadership

Member

Education

2015

University of Arizona College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2012

University of Arizona

BS - Bachelor of Science

Speaking Engagements

2017

Adoption Law Overview

Adoption Law

Languages

English

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